Hi Keith and welcome to the forum. There are definitely no heaters in any of the chalets in KTP. Twee Riveiren has an air conditioner though and I am not sure whether that blows hot air as well. I don't think you will need to bring extra blankets. The chalets are normally stocked with enough blankets. What I do suggest though is a hot water bottle or two....especially for the kids. Warm jackets and beanies are essential for the early mornings and evenings!
Enjoy!

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The airco in Twee Rivieren can be put on heat too. We only used it in June in the morning for 10 minutes so shower / dressing has more comfort. Outside much to our surprise the windows and car was iced.

As you are going to KTP next month i would take any accommodation you can get and then just ENJOY yourself, KTP is the best park i have been too, we stayed in four differant camps in May this year and enjoyed them all, in their own differant ways.Is this your first trip to SANparks, if so you will be spoilt, if not you will see big differances.one thing i would advise is to take insect repellant, it is not a malaria area but trust me you can still get bitten, especially if you have that sweet English blood (like me) for more info have a look at icurrie's trip report

this is the best explanation I could find...I once had to explain it to a French customer She had little English and me no French Hilarious!! A faggot is a kind of meatball, a traditional dish in the UK, especially the Midlands of England. It is made from meat off-cuts and offal, especially pork.A faggot is traditionally made from pig heart, liver and fatty belly meat or bacon minced together, with herbs added for flavouring and sometimes breadcrumbs. The mixture is shaped in the hand into balls, wrapped round with caul fat (the omentum membrane from the pig's abdomen), and baked.

We arrived back at Twee Rivieren on the 26th to find that the new Reception Office was now open. It was opened that day..I am wondering if I was the first forumite to see it. If so ..what a privilege. There were still many workers around doing last minute finishing touches so I did not take too many photos.

There is now a fence across the road that we have travelled so many times into the park.

The Gemsbok have been moved and I think they looked quite chuffed with their new position...certainly the view is better.

The entrance leading into the Reception

The reception itself.

It really is lovely inside....but what really impressed me were the smiling beaming faces belonging to the staff. They were all very proud of their new surrounds.My first impression was that it was a bit dark and cold inside but when we checked out the next day it seemed much lighter and warmer. Probably a few teething problems with the lights and air con.One checks in and out at the new Reception but permits are handled at the old entrance gate. I believe the old Reception is going to become a Information Centre .

This is a nice new environment and now all the activities takes place in the new building.That includes the handling of permits. We handed permits in at the old gate one day and they informed us that they would be closing the gate that evening for permits and the rest of the time we handed in and collected it from the new office.

I like the idea that both the customs offices are now in the same building. The Botswana side keeps longer office hours. We were able to do the Botswana side when the SA side was already closed for more than 30 minutes . Also had some problems to attract the attention of the official. The office space is in the back with a partly sand-blasted decorated door between the office and the front desk. This door obscures the view between the office desk and the front desk. Jumping and shouting had no effect . Fortunately the SAPS member on duty assisted and performing got the attention of the customs official. I recommend that they install a bell at the front desk.

I have been through various Botswana border posts. The first thing that you notice is that they are friendly and highly competent in their work. The SA staff can learn a lot from them on how to deal with the public. Most SA staff has this dull expression and you get the impression that they are doing you a big favour.